I'm Japanese

Today, the town office finally processed my paperwork and I received an official Japanese ID. It's kind of weird since, I've never had a Wisconsin ID, or a Madison ID. This is separate from a driver's license. In Japan, you are required to register with the local prefecture, which is the equivalent of a city in the US, everytime you move. This includes all Japanese people, not just foreigners. It sounds like a good way to keep the census accurate (although, at what cost).

I am finding myself not using any prepositions in any speech now. They're not used in most other languages and they cause the most trouble when trying to communicate with someone.

With my new ID I will be getting a cell phone Monday. The boss and my @ manager will be taking me to the mall. I'm still not sure what I'm going to be using it for since I still can't speak Japanese well and all the other trainees are gone. I guess it gives me more reason to learn Japanese faster.

Today at work I finally started doing my own testing. Crap did I run into a lot of problems. It turns out most weren't my fault, but it sure was frustrating. I'm also giving a report Tuesday on some analysis I've been doing. I'm still a little scared of it, but only because I have to make sure I talk really slowly and I have to choose my words very carefully. I guess that sounds like a normal presentation. I think I'm just anxious.

(the) Weekend is here. I'm hoping to go to the pool tomorrow and then buy a digital camera on Sunday. Lots to do.